Scholarship for CPMR
Are you a Level 101 Candidate for CPMR certification? Then this AIM/R-first is for you. The Association is pleased to announce the AIM/R Bill Freeman Scholarship for CPMR. This scholarship is made possible through the AIM/R Bill Freeman Memorial Fund. Donations can be made to this fund here.
Who can apply for this Scholarship?
What is the amount of the Scholarship?
How do I apply?
All three steps of the scholarship application process must be completed by Friday, July 18, 2025, at 4:00 pm central / 5:00 pm eastern / 2:00 pm pacific / 3:00 pm mountain for a candidate to be considered. Selected scholarship recipients will be selected and contacted no later than Friday, August 22, 2025. Recipients will be acknowledged at the AIM/R 53rd Annual Conference (Oct. 20 - 23, 2025) in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Tuition for Level 101 CPMR certification will be paid directly to MRERF (Manufacturers Representatives Educational Research Foundation) upon the confirmed enrollment of each scholarship recipient in 2025.
What are the important dates?
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By Friday, July 18th
(by 4:00 pm central / 5:00 pm eastern / 2:00 pm pacific / 3:00 pm mountain) |
Completed Scholarship Applications are due (all three steps listed above). |
| By Friday, August 22nd |
Candidates and Recipients are contacted.
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| On Tuesday, October 21st |
Inaugural Class of Scholarship Recipients are acknowledged at the AIM/R 53rd Annual Conference. |
| Upon Enrollment |
Tuition is paid by AIM/R to MRERF on behalf of Scholarship Recipients. |
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Questions? For questions regarding the application and selection process for the AIM/R Bill Freeman Scholarship for CPMR, contact [email protected] or 630.942.6581.
Who was Bill Freeman?
Bill Freeman was the Founder and CEO (“Chief Entertainment Officer”) of Spirit Group, Inc. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, who always had time for others, especially those who needed advice, coaching, and encouragement.
He was an Industry Legend, known by Manufacturers and Rep Agents alike for his passion for the industry. Bill was also an AIM/R Past President (2006 - 2007) and a huge supporter of the Association as well as the Rep Advantage in the supply chain. Bill passed away unexpectedly in May 2022. For our tribute to Bill, click below.
Bill believed in the importance of education and training as key components to bettering the Rep Function. The Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative (CPMR) credential is just one of those components.
Still to this day, his company believes in the value of professional development and has three Certified Professional Manufacturers Representatives (CPMR) on staff, as well as Certified Sales Professional Sales Consultant (CPSC). Professional sales training, knowledge of consultative selling techniques, and three years of executive education provides an understanding of how to run an effective and forward-thinking manufacturers rep firm.
Why this fund?
We sure miss Bill. To honor Bill’s memory and legacy, AIM/R has established the Bill Freeman Memorial Fund. This fund will provide financial resources to Rep Agents seeking professional development and industry certifications. Criteria and applications will be announced in 2025.
How can you help?
Contribute to the fund. Help us by being a founding contributor to the AIM/R Bill Freeman Memorial Fund.
Questions?
Contact AIM/R at [email protected] or at 630.942.6581.
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